Dr. Mancebo is a clinical psychologist specializing in treating obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and hoarding disorder.
Dr. Maria Mancebo
Specialized Treatment of OCD and Anxiety Disorders
Dr. Mancebo is a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and hoarding disorder. She completed her doctoral training in Clinical Psychology at Hofstra University and a postdoctoral fellowship in OCD at Brown University’s Alpert Medical School. She has extensive training in exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) and has over 20 years of experience providing individual, group, and home-based CBT.
My Treatment Philosophy
The decision to start therapy is an essential step in your journey to a life that brings you greater happiness. I aim to create a safe and comfortable space to become the best version of yourself. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, your emotions, and your relationship to your thoughts.
I have specialized training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), a type of psychotherapy, that has scientific support for improving symptoms of many fear-based conditions including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding disorder, and anxiety disorders. My approach to treatment is systematic and goal-oriented. In the first phase of our work together, I will start by getting to know you, help you develop goals, and assess any psychiatric conditions that may be affecting your ability to meet those goals. Then we will discuss your treatment options and what treatment might look like.
If you decide to work with me, we will start working on specific goals for treatment and estimate a timeline that you are comfortable with. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, we will usually start with weekly or twice weekly sessions. We will monitor your progress and change approaches if needed. Therapy sessions with me are usually short-term which means a few sessions or up to a year. If you benefit from these sessions, we will shift to working on ways to maintain wellness.
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My Specializations
I have specialized training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), a type of psychotherapy with scientific support for improving symptoms of many fear-based conditions, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding disorder, and anxiety disorders. My approach to treatment is systematic and goal-oriented. In the first phase of our work together, I will start by getting to know you, helping you develop goals, and assessing for any psychiatric conditions that may be affecting your ability to meet those goals. Then we will discuss your treatment options and what personalized treatment might look like for you.
Areas of Expertise
Hoarding Disorder
Hoarding Disorder is a mental health condition that affects 2-4% of people across the world. Someone with Hoarding Disorder has a persistent difficulty letting go of possessions that may appear to be of little value to others.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is a neuro-biological condition that affects about 2% of individuals at some point in their lives. It usually starts in childhood and runs in families although symptoms may look different from person to person.
Anxiety Disorders
Occasional anxiety is normal. However, about 30% of adults suffer from conditions that result in intense, persistent anxiety that is difficult to control. Fears or worries can become overwhelming and interfere with daily routines.